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News listing, showing all news items.enThere's something about Maryhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/theres-something-about-mary
A 91-year-old Devon woman has vowed to visit all 50 of conservation charity Devon Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves in a bid to raise awareness and funds for its good works.Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/theres-something-about-maryWembury Marine Centre celebrates Lottery boosthttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/wembury-marine-centre-celebrates-lottery-boost
Our Wembury Marine Centre is celebrating after being awarded £9,100 by The National Lottery Community Fund. The money will support its work for the local marine environment.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/wembury-marine-centre-celebrates-lottery-boostVillage wins top bat awardhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/village-wins-top-bat-award
The East Devon village of Beer has been recognised as being a ‘Bat Friendly Community’. It is only the second place (after Chudleigh) to be awarded the accolade by a scheme which works to conserve the endangered greater horseshoe bat in Devon.Tue, 20 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/village-wins-top-bat-awardCharity expresses ‘concern’ for South West’s vulnerable rivershttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/charity-expresses-concern-south-wests-vulnerable-rivers
Recent major pollution incidents in the South West show just how vulnerable and fragile our river systems really are, says the Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT).Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/charity-expresses-concern-south-wests-vulnerable-riversDiscover how we helped save colony of orchids discovered in car parkhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/discover-how-we-helped-save-colony-orchids-discovered-car-park
It’s amazing where some wildlife chooses to set up shop! This is the lesson from conservationists who have identified a thriving colony of orchids living outside one of Devon’s busiest supermarkets.Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/discover-how-we-helped-save-colony-orchids-discovered-car-parkDWT Now Managing Exeter Valley Parkshttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/dwt-now-managing-exeter-valley-parks
The future of the city’s green lungs – Exeter’s Valley Parks – has been assured.Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/dwt-now-managing-exeter-valley-parksNew Wave of Protection for the Sea Announced https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/new-wave-protection-sea-announced
Devon Wildlife Trust welcomes the news that the Government is designating a third phase of 41 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). In Devon’s waters this means there will be nine new protected areas for marine wildlife.Fri, 31 May 2019 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/new-wave-protection-sea-announcedCity children learn to sow and sharehttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/city-children-learn-sow-and-share
20 Exeter primary schools have embarked on a new wildflower seed sowing initiative which it set to benefit local wildlife.Mon, 20 May 2019 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/city-children-learn-sow-and-shareBig or small, ponds for allhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/big-or-small-ponds-all
For this year’s Wild About Gardens challenge, The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are calling on people to put in a pond. From mini container ponds to larger sunken ponds, it’s THE garden feature that can make the biggest difference to wildlife. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/big-or-small-ponds-allMaking space for nature at Teigngrace Meadowhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/making-space-nature-teigngrace-meadow
The support of a generous benefactor is helping us transform our Teigngrace Meadow nature reserveThu, 20 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/making-space-nature-teigngrace-meadowVolunteering outdoors set to help Devon’s people and nature to flourishhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/volunteering-outdoors-set-help-devons-people-and-nature-flourish
Volunteering in outdoor activities and environmental tasks is set to play an important role for people recovering from substance misuse in Devon.<br /><br />
A new project, Flourish in Nature, led by EDP Drug & Alcohol Services, will support people who are recovering from drug and alcohol misuse by coaching them to become voluntary outdoor activity leaders. These trained leaders can then go on to help others in their community use physical outdoor activity and learning about Devon’s amazing natural world to address their own health issues. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/volunteering-outdoors-set-help-devons-people-and-nature-flourishCoronation Meadow gets makeoverhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/coronation-meadow-gets-makeover
People and wildlife are the winners at our Dunsdon National Nature Reserve thanks to a generous supporter.Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/coronation-meadow-gets-makeoverHuge disappointment at limitations of Bovine TB Strategy Review led by Sir Charles Godfrayhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/huge-disappointment-limitations-bovine-tb-strategy-review-led-sir-charles-godfray
Whilst welcoming the review’s recommendations for a changed emphasis in the government’s strategy for eradicating bovine tuberculosis (bTB), The Wildlife Trusts are extremely concerned that it also recommends that badger culling should continue. This flies in the face of robust scientific evidence and we urge the government to halt their flawed policy which leads to tens of thousands of badgers being killed every year. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/huge-disappointment-limitations-bovine-tb-strategy-review-led-sir-charles-godfrayLocust's arrival thought to be a first for Devonhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/locusts-arrival-thought-be-first-devon
Locust discovery is thought to be first for Devon, but it does not signal an invasion.Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/locusts-arrival-thought-be-first-devonDartmoor reserve wins top national awardhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/dartmoor-reserve-wins-top-national-award
A project which has seen the restoration of bog habitats in Dartmoor National Park has taken home the prestigious Park Protector Award. The project has been recognised for its important role in improving one of Dartmoor’s most beautiful valleys for wildlife and increasing its visitor access.Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/dartmoor-reserve-wins-top-national-awardDiscover ‘Fantastic Beasts and how to care for them’ https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/discover-fantastic-beasts-and-how-care-them
Delve into the magical side of Devon’s wildlife at a unique charity family fun day - ‘Fantastic Beasts and how to care for them’. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/discover-fantastic-beasts-and-how-care-themWe're banking on the future of Devon's treeshttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/were-banking-future-devons-trees
Devon Wildlife Trust has been making the most of nature’s bountiful autumn harvest by collecting seed from local tree species. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/were-banking-future-devons-treesBe kind to hornetshttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/be-kind-hornets
Devon Wildlife Trust is hoping to bring the plight of the humble hornet to the public’s attention.Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/be-kind-hornetsTop environmental campaigner to outline how UK can help save the planethttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/top-environmental-campaigner-outline-how-uk-can-help-save-planet
Can the UK lead a world-wide movement to help avert environmental disaster? This is the big question that one of the UK’s leading green-campaigners will be asking and answering when he addresses an upcoming meeting at the University of Plymouth.Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/top-environmental-campaigner-outline-how-uk-can-help-save-planetRare bat fans crowdfunding creation of new Devon roosthttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/rare-bat-fans-crowdfunding-creation-new-devon-roost
Plans to build a new maternity roost structure for East Devon's greater horseshoe bats are now being advanced, thanks to the successful start of Devon Wildlife Trust's new crowdfunder. But support is still needed to hit our funding target!Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/rare-bat-fans-crowdfunding-creation-new-devon-roostAvon Valley Project takes starring film rolehttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/avon-valley-project-takes-starring-film-role
A South Devon conservation project has launched a new film aimed at spreading the word about its work for local people and wildlife.Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/avon-valley-project-takes-starring-film-roleVital equipment stolen from Meeth Quarryhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/vital-equipment-stolen-meeth-quarry
Thieves have left us with a hole in our roof and a deeper hole in our pockets after they struck at one of our nature reserves recently.Mon, 17 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/vital-equipment-stolen-meeth-quarryTai Chi in Nature at Mincinglake https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/tai-chi-nature-mincinglake
Devon Wildlife Trust have teamed up with Angus Clark, a gifted and experienced tai chi coach to offer a different way to connect with nature and be active in Exeter’s own Mincinglake Valley Park.Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/tai-chi-nature-mincinglakeNew Wildlife Champions film launchedhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/new-wildlife-champions-film-launched
A new film is being launched this week which features the success of Devon Wildlife Trust in its efforts to get Exeter’s school children out of the classroom and into a very different, wilder place to learn.Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/new-wildlife-champions-film-launchedFriday family fun at Mincinglake https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/friday-family-fun-mincinglake
Devon Wildlife Trust are inviting families to go wild together on Fridays throughout the summer holidays at Exeter’s own Mincinglake Valley Park.Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/friday-family-fun-mincinglakeGo Wild for Worms! https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/go-wild-worms
Devon Wildlife Trust is inviting families to celebrate the humble worm at their Wild About Worms Family Fun Day. Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/go-wild-worms'Alien' terrapins removed from nature reservehttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/alien-terrapins-removed-nature-reserve
Two terrapins have been captured from a popular East Devon nature reserve after causing damage to local wildlife.Wed, 11 Jul 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/alien-terrapins-removed-nature-reservePupils enjoy Champion day out at the seasidehttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/pupils-enjoy-champion-day-out-seaside
One of the South West’s leading conservation organisations is busy training the next generation of marine wildlife advocates.Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:00:00 +0100trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/pupils-enjoy-champion-day-out-seasideFor calling birdshttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/calling-birds
DWT is raising funds to help Devon’s breeding migrant birds.Thu, 08 Feb 2018 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/calling-birdsWe call for new homes for people and wildlifehttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/we-call-new-homes-people-and-wildlife
The Wildlife Trusts are leading the way in outlining their new vision for why and how we should be building nature-friendly housing developments.Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/we-call-new-homes-people-and-wildlifeOkehampton Nature School updatehttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/okehampton-nature-school-update
DWT has received news regarding our proposal to create Devon's first Nature School.Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/okehampton-nature-school-updateNew ‘mindfulness trail’ launched at popular East Devon nature reservehttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/new-mindfulness-trail-launched-popular-east-devon-nature-reserve
An East Devon beauty-spot has become the venue for a new ‘mindfulness trail’, promising visitors the chance to get away from some of the worst stresses and strains of modern life.Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000trustadminhttps://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/news/new-mindfulness-trail-launched-popular-east-devon-nature-reserve